North East Oregon Regional

Administration

Cory ParsonsBaker County Ag/Natural Resources

Associate Professor

North East Oregon Regional

Administration

Cory ParsonsBaker County Staff Chair

North East Oregon Regional

AdministrationA.A.S. Ricks College 1995

B.S. U of I 1999M.S. U of I 2000

Central Oregon 2000 - 2005Baker County 2005 - Present

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

Strengthening existing, and creating new relationships

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

Work together with partners to mend, and create new relationships

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

Help bridge the gap between campus, counties and communities

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

Strive for transparent and smooth transition

Help Faculty be successful at meeting local clientele needs given the multitude of job related expectation/constraints

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

“Transforming OSU Extension and my role in its transformation as Regional Administrator”.

• Thank you and Questions??????

Describe your experience in managing multiple funding streams & how have you honored existing funding sources/agreements as they are integrated within counties in this region?

Question #1

• I only have experience with managing financial budgets and sources of funds within Baker County.

• W/in Baker County I manage $110,000 general funds for county office operations, along with various grants for Beef Cattle research and teaching.

Question #1

Extension is in the midst of Transformation. How have you changed your thinking to embrace these changes? How do you balance community needs vs. organizational constraints? How would you be an advocate and resource for employees during this transformation?

Question #2

• It is obvious that Extension Administration is in the midst of transformation but I feel that programmatically our mission is still the same; be the conduit that connects the Oregon Land Grant University to the citizens of Oregon, thus helping Oregonians help themselves.

Question #2a

• How do you balance community needs vs. organizational constraints?

• I have never felt constrained by any OSU/OUS policies. By working within my position description I have had the flexibility to serve the “communities” that I live in and operate in, thus remaining valid w/in a community.

Question #2b

• How would you be an advocate and resource for employees during this transformation?

• I would maintain two-way communication between OSU Extension employees in NE Oregon and OSU Extension Administration on Campus. I believe in transparency and democracy.

Question #2c

OSU strives to build an organizational culture that will allow each individual to enter, participate and thrive – unimpaired by barriers related to his/her identity status. Each of us is valued for our uniqueness. Describe how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity.

Question #3

Thank you and Questions????